APC Writes INEC; Wants Osun Gubernatorial Election Shifted If...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider postponing the August 9 Osun State governorship election, if any voter would be disenfranchised.

It also reinforced its allegation that its members, supporters and sympathisers were being denied the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which is mandatory for voting.

A statement by its spokesperson, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday in Abuja, asked the commission to either allow all registered voters to vote with either of PVCs or temporary voter cards or shift the poll for all outstanding PVCs to be issued.

Assassination: Buhari Narrates His Escape From Bomb Attack

General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), yesterday gave an account of what how he escaped death in a bomb attack apparently targeted at him in Kaduna.

Ina statement released abou six hours after the attack, the former military head of state said : “I was personally involved in a clearly targeted bomb attack today (yesterday) at about 2:30pm on my way to Daura.

“The unfortunate event, clearly an assassination attempt, came from a fast-moving vehicle that made many attempts to overtake my security car, but was blocked by escort vehicle. We reached the market area of Kawo where he took advantage of our slowing down and attempted to ram my car and instantly detonated the bomb which destroyed all the three cars in our convoy.

National Confab: Meet The Youngest Delegate In The Ongoing Conference

24-year-old Yadoma Bukar Mandara is the youngest of the 492 delegates at the ongoing National Conference in Abuja. She is the last daughter of the late philanthropist and politician, Bukar Umaru Mandara, who was the Zanna Dujima of Borno. The 2011 graduate of Environmental Biology from the University of Maiduguri tells PREMIUM TIMES about her experience at the Confab.

Boko Haram Releases New Video, Claims Responsibility For Abuja, Lagos Attacks

The leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists, Abubakar Shekau has claimed responsibility for a June 25 bombing in the capital Abuja and another bomb attack on the same day at a fuel depot in Lagos, in a new video seen by AFP Sunday.

Politics of Thuggery: Omisore Threatens Hon. Yinusa Adebisi!

Omisore and masked men

“If I catch Yinusa (Hon. Yinusa Adebisi was the Former Chairman Ife South Local Government and Honourable representing Ife South Local Government in the State House Assembly under PDP now in APC), I will tie his hand and leg to his head. Tell him his days are numbered. I will ensure that all the APC stalwart are arrested before election. Don’t be afraid when you see police, as long as you are with us, you are safe. It is going to be tough for our opponent as we are going to use all available power to hound them to detention before election”

- IYIOLA OMISORE at the campaign rally in L.A Primary School, Araromi Oke-Odo, Ife South Local Government Wednesday July 2nd, 2014, 9.30 pm

Executive Recklessness: Court Orders Amosun To Pay Monarch's Salaries

Ogun State High Court, sitting in Sagamu has ordered governor Ibikunle Amosun to pay the Alakene of Ikenne, Oba Adeyinka Onakade his 19 months salaries and allowances which the government has “illegally” withheld.

Oba Onakade who was installed by the immediate-past administration in May 2011 went to the Sagamu High Court to seek redress over the stoppage of his salary and allowance by the incumbent administration.

Time Would Reveal How Ekiti Elections Was Manipulated- Mrs. Fayemi

Erelu Bisi Fayemi

The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, has stated that events coming out after the June 21 governorship election in the state are indicating that the election was manipulated from ‘‘source.’’
The full story of how the election was allegedly manipulated against Governor Kayode Fayemi would soon be revealed, she said.
Mrs. Fayemi revealed this while delivering a keynote address at the 50th anniversary public lecture and award ceremony of the state chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers.

FINALLY! Kefee Laid To Rest Amid Tears

The remains of the late popular gospel singer, Kefee, were finally laid to rest in her home town, Okpara Inland of Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State on Friday, as so many people could not control their emotions.

Most of the mourners, dressed in black tee-shirts with Kefee’s picture printed on them, carried placards and posters of the late singer as they trooped to the burial site.

Before the interment, a homecoming service was held in her honour at Akpevweoghene Educational Centre, Okpara Inland of Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State where family, colleagues, friends and fans gathered to pay their last respect to the late singer.

Boko Haram: Nigerian Police Uncoveres Another Plan To Attack Abuja Transport Service

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar

Credible intelligence reports at the disposal of the Nigeria Police indicate that terrorists have perfected plot to carry out attacks on the Abuja transport sector. The attacks which are intended to cause panic amongst Abuja residents and visitors alike are planned to be perpetrated through suicide bombings, or through the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed in luggage, bags, cans, and other receptacles.

Nigeria’s Population May Hit 223.3 Million By 2020 – NPC

NPC CHAIRMAN, CHIEF EZE DURUIHEOMA (SAN)

Nigeria’s population might hit 223.3 million by 2020, according to a projection by the National Population Commission (NPC). The commission also hinted that the population of those aged between 10 and 24 have reached 60.4 million going by its latest records.

Chairman of NPC, Chief Eze Duruiheoma, SAN, who made this known in an address on Friday to commemorate the 2014 World Population Day, in Akure, Ondo State, said the nation’s youth population was put at 44.4 million or 33.1 per cent of total population at the end of the 2006 Census exercise.

Ebola Resurfaces In west Africa

Fourty-four new cases of Ebola and 21 deaths have been reported in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea between July 6 and 8, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

This brought the total in West Africa’s first outbreak of the deadly disease to 888 cases, including 539 deaths since February. It is the largest and deadliest so far, the UN agency said.

“The epidemic trend in Liberia and Sierra Leone remains precarious with high numbers of new cases and deaths being reported,” the WHO said on Friday.

I Impregnated My Elder Sister In Error, 25-Year-Old Man Tells Court

A 25-year-old man, Shamsu Isa has told a magistrate court in Kano State that mistake has no master as he said he impregnanted his elder sister in error.

Isa spoke yesterday, shortly after appearing before the court, following a report made by the Ward Head of the Takalmawa Quarters, to the police that the accused person was having s*xual intercourse with his elder sister, contrary to the law.

Redeemer’s University Student Reveals Why He Killed Father

The 21-year-old Tolani Ajayi, who killed his father, Charles Ajayi (SAN) last week has disclosed his reason for killing him.

Tolani, a 300-level student of History and International Relations, Redeemer’s University, Redemption Camp, along Lagos/Ibadan expressway, Ogun State, who is now being detained at Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta said he killed his father because he provoked him. He however expressed regret, asking his mother to forgive him. He said he had also asked God for forgiveness.

“I have sent some people to talk to her that I am sorry. I have talked to my sister. My mother is still grieving, I want to give her time. It may be spiritual, so I have asked God for forgiveness,” Tolani said.

David Luiz Apologises To Brazilians

David Luiz has apologised "to all Brazilians" for the humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.

Brazil's dreams of winning the tournament as hosts were smashed as they slumped to an embarrassing defeat. Germany blew Luiz Felipe Scolari's men away as they took a 5-0 lead in the first half before sealing the emphatic 7-1 scoreline after the break.

David Luiz, who was named captain in the absence of the suspended Thiago Silva, could only offer an apology at full-time for an abject personal and collective performance.

"I just wanted to give some happiness to my people. To my people, who suffer so much already," Luiz toldRede Globo.

"Unfortunately we couldn't do it. I'm sorry, everyone. Sorry to all Brazilians. I wanted to see my people smiling. 

FIFA Suspends NFF!

The Fifa Emergency Committee has suspended the Nigerian Football Association (NFF) with immediate effect due to alleged "government interference".

The move comes after the dissolution of the NFF executive committee by the country's government and the detention of NFF president Aminu Maigari by the Department of the Dstate Security Service.

Soldiers Kill Boko Haram Kingpin, Brother In Early Morning Raid

Nigeria’s security forces have killed a suspected Boko Haram kingpin and his brother in an early morning raid on their hide-out in Kaduna State. Reports say soldiers traced the house of the suspect, identified as Usman, who had escaped from Borno, in Kinkinua GRA, Ungwan Mu’azu area of Kaduna metropolis Residents say the security operatives, comprising plain cloth personnel and armed soldiers, broke through the wall to gain access into the house, got his family out, and engaged him in a gun battle that reportedly lasted for about three hours before he was killed while trying to escape.

Movie Director Cautions Genevieve On Comment On Nollywood

Genevieve Nnaji, in an interview with Punch over the weekend explains the reason why she’s been scarce in Nollywood movies for a while now , she said;

“I guess I haven’t found the right script yet. Creativity and depth are the qualities that I look out for in a script. In the beginning, the movie industry emphasised quantity but things are changing and there is an improvement in trend. I am among the people who advocate for the improvement of the industry. So said, I am constantly watching out for the kind of stories I take part in. I am in support of movies that show a great deal of

Chibok Abduction: 81 Days After Abduction, Seven Traumatised Parents Die

81 days after their children were abducted in the dead of the night by Boko Haram insurgents, seven parents of the abducted girls of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, have reportedly died of trauma.

The National Chairman of Chibok community under the Kibaku Area Development Association, KADA, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, stated this yesterday at a news conference in Abuja.

He also said Chibok community had lost 229 people in 15 attacks by the Boko Haram sect.

BRT Vehicles Mayhem: We Are Not Responsible - Army

CREDIT: PREMIUM TIMES

The Nigerian Army has denied the involvement of soldiers in the mayhem unleashed on BRT buses in the Obanikoro area of Lagos State. Instead, it blamed street urchins for taking advantage of the accident involving a soldier, who was allegedly knocked down by a BRT bus.

The army authorities, in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Abraham Ochagwuba, claimed that a BRT bus knocked down and killed a soldier – an army corporal – on Friday morning around Obanikoro.

The bus driver reportedly took the soldier’s body into the bus and attempted to drive away with it, but fled when other soldiers, who had witnessed the incident arrived at the scene.

Tinubu Losing Grip In South-West Politics – Agbaje

A Lagos-based lawyer and rights activist, Mr. Fred Agbaje, has said that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is no longer a force to reckon with in the politics of the South-West geo-political zone.

Agbaje premised his argument on the loss of Ekiti State governorship election by the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According to him, the era of taking voters for granted and imposing candidates on them had gone and that if care was not taken, the APC would also lose to the opposition in the states controlled by the party in the South-West.

ALLUSION: Beyonce Fuels Jay Z Cheating Rumour

Since the elevator attack incident, there have been rumours that Beyonce and Jay Z are having marital problems, with Jay Z being accused of cheating on Queen Bey.

Beyonce, over the weekend, fueled those cheating rumors by changing the lyrics to songs during their show in Ohio on Saturday…almost like she was done pretending that everything was perfect between them.
During her performance of Resentment, a song about a partner who cheats, Bey, who wore a wedding gown, changed the lyrics. Below are the lyrics

Beyonce was supposed to sing:

ONLINE CRAZE: British Mum Abandons Three Children To Marry Violent American Prisoner

A British mother is leaving her children behind to make a new life with a U.S. prisoner she met online.

Jennifer Butler, 29, is flying 5,000 miles from the UK to French Robertson Unit in Texas to marry Christopher Mosier, 23, leaving her three young kids who are all younger than 10.

She plans to move in with him when he is released on parole in September. Her children will stay with their dad, from whom she split in 2010.

'Some people might think I'm bonkers for falling in love with a prisoner. And not everyone will agree with our relationship,' Butler said. 'But Chris is a wonderful man. Sure, he made a few mistakes in the past, but everybody deserves a second chance.'

SHOCKING: Snakes Found Tangled on Electric Wires In Benin City

A resident of Benin posted the pics online. Says the residents of Market Road in Ekosodin, Benin City, woke up this morning July 2nd to find several snakes bunched up and tangled in the electric wires in the street.